Australia: Japanese encephalitis virus detected in pigs in Queensland
These are the first detections of JEV in animals in Queensland since July 2022.
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Blood transcriptomic differences in the immune response under stressful environmental according to stocking density
The study confirmed the biological mechanisms through immunological expression patterns according to stocking density.
Germany: New case of ASF in wild boar in Saxony
A new case of African swine fever has been confirmed in a wild boar in the district of Bautzen.
Brandenburg begins gradual lifting of foot and mouth restrictions
The Federal State of Brandenburg is gradually beginning to lift restrictions associated with foot and mouth disease.
IPPE 2025: Innovation and trends for the meat and compound feed industries
From January 28-30, Atlanta was once again the epicenter of the livestock, meat, and compound feed industries with a new edition of the International Production & Processing Expo.
Assessment of temperature and time on the survivability of PRRSV and PEDV on experimentally contaminated surfaces
Time and temperature combinations effectively decrease the concentration of PRRSV and PEDV on different surfaces.
The EU strengthens the investigation of foodborne disease outbreaks
The OJEU has just published the regulation on whole genome sequencing for the investigation of foodborne disease outbreaks.
On-farm vaccine management (IV): Vaccine failures
In this last article in the series we discuss the main causes of “vaccine failure”, i.e. when we aren't sure that vaccines are working or they are only partially working.
VIV Asia 2025: High-level Seminars on Sustainable Animal Farming, Biosecurity, Disease Prevention and More
With over 150 curated sessions led by 300 industry experts, VIV Asia 2025 provides an unparalleled platform for knowledge-building and networking.
Ten years of ASF in the EU: How has the disease evolved?
After a decade of outbreaks in domestic pigs and wild boar, African swine fever remains a challenge in Europe.
The Philippines reports drop in number of ASF-affected barangays
Border checkpoints and intensified government-controlled vaccination have resulted in a drop in the number of ASF-affected barangays in the country.
Chile modernizes biosecurity standards for swine and poultry
Chile's Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) has updated swine and poultry biosecurity regulations to strengthen animal health and international competitiveness.
Honduras reaffirms its foot and mouth disease free status
The Honduran authorities reiterated their commitment to continue strengthening epidemiological surveillance and animal disease control systems and ensuring that all products entering the country comply with international health standards.
Netherlands eases measures after foot and mouth disease in Germany
The Netherlands has no cases of foot and mouth disease after extensive testing, so restrictions on veal calf farms are reduced.
Rabobank's global animal protein outlook 2025
In 2025, growth in global animal protein production will be slightly higher, driven by seafood and poultry.
U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan - Request for public comments
APHIS is requesting public comments on a proposal to establish a voluntary livestock improvement program to improve biosecurity, traceability, and disease surveillance for swine health.